He got that right, because the people of Saskatchewan were too busy basking in the glow of their favourite football team’s fourth Grey Cup title, a 45-23 triumph over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats the night before on the hallowed grounds of Taylor Field, known officially as Mosaic Stadium.

CJME’s four-hour morning radio show dedicated part of its programming to phone calls. Grown men said they cried like babies on Sunday night when the Riders won. Grandmothers said Riders games have the power to bring their families together each week.